About PhD Program,
Nutrition has become a topic of growing national and global interest, especially in the past decade, with intensifying research and scholarship related to topics like obesity, chronic disease risks, food safety and security, global hunger and undernutrition and the environmental and health impacts of agriculture. The interdisciplinary nature of these issues, and the multi-dimensional and collaborative study and problem-solving related to them, is a hallmark of the University of Michigan Nutritional Sciences Department. Researchers and other experts, in collaboration with Nutritional Sciences students, are creating and applying new knowledge about diet and human nutrition to improve public health and to advance our understanding of contemporary nutrition issues.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 is generally considered acceptable for admission. However, GPAs of 3.0-3.4 are also admissible as long as your grades in math and sciences courses (biology, chemistry, calculus, etc.) are above 3.0.
Although a prior master’s degree is preferred for our PhD students, it is not required. Applicants who have strong prior professional or research experience with only bachelor’s degrees will be considered.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All students admitted to one of our doctoral programs are considered for financial support. There are four types of financial support that we offer our students: Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA), Training Grants and Fellowships.
Many of our students are offered funding as GSIs, GSRAs or graduate fellows. If you do not receive such an offer, you may apply for financial aid through the University of Michigan’s Office of Financial Aid. This office requires applicants for any and all types of financial aid to complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) provided by the American College Testing Center (ACTC).
A FAFSA will be sent to you directly if you indicate your interest in financial assistance on the admission application form. FAFSAs are available from most high school or college libraries and financial aid officers, as well as from the School of Public Health Office of Student Affairs.
Application Requirement,
Changing Ann Arbor Campus Personal Information
Required Academic Credentials from Non-U.S. Institutions
Statements and Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Guidance and Policies Related to Use of GenAI for Rackham Applicants
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
- United States citizens and those with permanent resident visa status, $75
- Non-U.S. citizens, $90
